Generator

For people looking to start a business in the creative industries of music, film, photography, digital media and design.

• From: Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
• Published: 28 October 2026

• Type of support: Expertise and advice
• Business stage: Not yet trading and Start-ups (1-2 years trading)
• Industry: IT, digital and creative
• Number of employees: 0 to 9 employees
• Region: North East

What can you get?

Generator provides free business coaching, workshops and events, music development seminars, programmes and opportunities, information for music businesses, and a networking group for people across the creative and cultural industries.

Who is it for?

Available to businesses and freelancers in the creative industries of music, film, photography, digital media, and design who have been trading for less than 24 months, including businesses not yet trading.

to the Generator website